ORGANIC FARMING

Position: Organic Farm Assistant
Farm: Samsara Fields Organics

Location: Norfolk County, Ontario
Housing: local candidates with transportation preferred; potential housing available

About Samsara Fields Organics

Built on 3 generations of farming heritage in beautiful Norfolk County, Samsara Fields Organics was re-born in 2009 following a transformational migration through several global regions experiencing social upheaval particualry the effects of environmental and food insecurity. Inspired by the many community activists who tirelessly give to their communities, Samsara Fields Organics is a journey of learning, growing and sharing. Spread over 45 acres, we cultivate diverse heirloom crops, including over 20 varieties of garlic, greens, fruiting vegetables, heritage flour corn, and root crops. Dedicated to sustainable organic agricultural paractices, the Farm is an integration of life cycles - seed to plant to harvest to market to kitchen to community. There is also a certified kitchen where we create canned, fermented and freeze dried products. A CSA, 4 weekly markets (mostly in Toronto) and wholesale clients are the channels through which produce is sold.

The Position

The responsibilities of farming are many, as reflected in the position. Seed sowing, plant care, transplanting, weed control, harvest, market prep, logistics, market presence, light machine work (small tractor use), use of hand tools, greenhouse care, product prep for kitchen, it's a little (lot!!) of everything! Use of tech (mobile phone, social media, spreadsheets) is strongly encouraged. All are welcome (we all eat!) and candidates will be considered equally regardless of race, gender, orientation, religion or self-identity.

Qualities

The right mindset is essential. A love of nature, plants, living systems, the dirty Earth, food, and community are important. Punctuality, self-organization, a willingness to communicate, responsibility, team-work and independent work ethics are needed. Being peaceful in spirit to perform repetitive menial labour is a lot of the job. A good mind-body harmony is necessary as the work is physical. Patience and flexibility go a long ways in making this position a positive experience.

For further reference please look at https://notourfarm.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/nof-worker-guide-01.24.22-online-version-1.pdf

Qualifications

Candidates must have minimum 4 years work with preference given to related industries (farming, greenhouse, trades etc). Customer service.Clean driving record required. Own transportation highly recommended as we are in the country.

Rewards

1. $20.00 per hour minimum 40 hour week April-December (part time winter available)
2. Seasonal vegetables!!
3. A learning and growing experience
4. Housing available (subject to consultation)

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